Hospice Support in McGuire AFB, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McGuire AFB, NJ: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve McGuire AFB ZIP codes

56

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

0.0%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Burlington County)

84%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes McGuire AFB ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care in Burlington (14 mi) and Serenity Hospice Care in Trenton (15 mi).

0 McGuire AFB residents 65 or older live alone (0.0% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

McGuire AFB compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	McGuire AFB	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	84%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	66%	6.3%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	1.9%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.2%	9.7%

Older residents in towns around McGuire AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fort Dix, NJ	2.0 mi	240	—
Browns Mills, NJ	3.9 mi	1,797	26%
Country Lake Estates, NJ	6.1 mi	456	8.3%
Pemberton Heights, NJ	6.7 mi	437	15%
Groveville, NJ	10 mi	820	20%
Bordentown, NJ	11 mi	773	26%

Hospices serving McGuire AFB

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	14 mi	(877) 288-0042
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	15 mi	(609) 227-2400
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	16 mi	(609) 531-0100
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	18 mi	(856) 596-1600
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	19 mi	(844) 254-4400
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	24 mi	(856) 414-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of McGuire AFB. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in McGuire AFB

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in McGuire AFB: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McGuire AFB?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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